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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Malaysia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Table of contents

Grocery

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.36 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.76 PLN (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 10.6 PLN (2.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Malaysia.

10.76 PLN
10.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.59 PLN (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 5.79 PLN (1.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Malaysia.

6.59 PLN
5.79 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.96 PLN (11.85 USD) in Mexico and 35.21 PLN (9.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18% lower in Malaysia.

42.96 PLN
35.21 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.9 PLN (10.73 USD) in Mexico and 64.2 PLN (17.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Mexico.

38.90 PLN
64.20 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.9 PLN (8.52 USD) in Mexico and 17.04 PLN (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Malaysia.

30.90 PLN
17.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.56 PLN (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 PLN (4.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1% lower in Malaysia.

15.56 PLN
15.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.21 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 12.02 PLN (3.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Mexico.

6.21 PLN
12.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.37 PLN (2.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8 PLN (2.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Malaysia.

9.37 PLN
8.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.03 PLN (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 15.74 PLN (4.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Mexico.

13.03 PLN
15.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.94 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 135.01 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

86.94 PLN
135.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.06 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 4.33 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.06 PLN
4.33 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.69 PLN (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 3.71 PLN (1.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Malaysia.

9.69 PLN
3.71 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.12 PLN (9.96 USD) in Mexico and 53.03 PLN (14.63 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Mexico.

36.12 PLN
53.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.14 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 7.34 PLN (2.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Mexico.

6.14 PLN
7.34 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.26 PLN (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 4.96 PLN (1.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Malaysia.

8.26 PLN
4.96 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.81 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 9.66 PLN (2.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Mexico.

7.81 PLN
9.66 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.86 PLN (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 4.55 PLN (1.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Malaysia.

7.86 PLN
4.55 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 PLN (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 6.21 PLN (1.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Malaysia.

7.13 PLN
6.21 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.35 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 136.5 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Mexico.

47.35 PLN
136.50 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.43 PLN (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 5.42 PLN (1.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Malaysia.

7.43 PLN
5.42 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.05 PLN (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Malaysia.

4.05 PLN
2.35 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.74 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.69 PLN (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 11.19 PLN (3.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Malaysia.

13.69 PLN
11.19 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.33 PLN (1.75 USD) in Mexico and 3.25 PLN (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Malaysia.

6.33 PLN
3.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.67 PLN (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 PLN (4.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Mexico.

11.67 PLN
15.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.51 PLN (4.83 USD) in Mexico and 21.4 PLN (5.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Mexico.

17.51 PLN
21.40 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.01 PLN (9.66 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 PLN (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Malaysia.

35.01 PLN
17.12 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 194.51 PLN (53.65 USD) in Mexico and 102.72 PLN (28.33 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Malaysia.

194.51 PLN
102.72 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 48.63 PLN (13.41 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 PLN (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Malaysia.

48.63 PLN
17.12 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.24 PLN (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.24 PLN
1.92 PLN

Fuel

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.34 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.04 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 2.49 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Malaysia.

5.04 PLN
2.49 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.92 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.77 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64% lower in Malaysia.

4.92 PLN
1.77 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 70.02 PLN (19.31 USD) in Mexico and 42.8 PLN (11.8 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Malaysia.

70.02 PLN
42.80 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.36 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.57 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

1.36 PLN
2.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.65 PLN (5.42 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 PLN (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Malaysia.

19.65 PLN
17.12 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Mexico.

1.63 PLN
4.28 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.86 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.86 PLN
4.28 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 23.34 PLN (6.44 USD) in Mexico and 18.83 PLN (5.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Malaysia.

23.34 PLN
18.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 211.53 PLN (58.35 USD) in Mexico and 169.59 PLN (46.78 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Malaysia.

211.53 PLN
169.59 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 92.5 PLN (25.51 USD) in Mexico and 27.46 PLN (7.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Malaysia.

92.50 PLN
27.46 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3800 PLN (1048.27 USD) in Mexico and 2098 PLN (578.8 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Malaysia.

3 800 PLN
2 098 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2408 PLN (664.26 USD) in Mexico and 1311 PLN (361.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Malaysia.

2 408 PLN
1 311 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8185 PLN (2257.65 USD) in Mexico and 3885 PLN (1071.59 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Malaysia.

8 185 PLN
3 885 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4799 PLN (1323.79 USD) in Mexico and 2293 PLN (632.46 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Malaysia.

4 799 PLN
2 293 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.33 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12924 PLN (3564.67 USD) in Mexico and 11016 PLN (3038.46 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Malaysia.

12 924 PLN
11 016 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8952 PLN (2469.17 USD) in Mexico and 5403 PLN (1490.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Malaysia.

8 952 PLN
5 403 PLN

Salary

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.51 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3262 PLN (899.71 USD) in Mexico and 4928 PLN (1359.29 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 33.8% lower in Mexico.

3 262 PLN
4 928 PLN

Hotels

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

86.2 PLN
-

Two stars

350 PLN
126 PLN

Three stars

509 PLN
197 PLN

Four stars

1 064 PLN
372 PLN

Five stars

2 904 PLN
1 029 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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